As Nigeria turns 50, Diamond Bank and Inspire Africa have rolled out the drums to celebrate the true Nigerian Spirit by unveiling Naija Diamonds; a 6-part TV documentary series.
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According to a statement issued by Mo Abudu; the founder of Inspire Africa and Executive Producer of hit talk-show Moments with Mo, Naija Diamonds is created to showcase and celebrate 36 “unsung heroes and world class Nigerians whose lifestyles and values serve as a standard for generations to come.
Naija Diamonds will bring to limelight everyday people who have done significant things to change and challenge their environment positively, those who have come up with creative solutions to manage and change their situations. They are the unsung heroes in our mist. You can find feel or notice the impact of their actions, their initiatives, their solutions. But you can hardly find them on the list of achievers,” she stated.
Mo further stated that selection would be via a thorough screening of nominations made by the general public. Nominations are open to undiscovered Nigerians who have by their own tenacity and determination, accomplished something or have been catalysts for outstanding feats that make them worthy of celebration.
Nominees must be worthy Nigerians with no gender, ethnic, religious or other restrictions. Nominations open on May 30 and closes June 27, 2010 while nomination forms are available at www.naijadiamonds.org. Naija Diamonds will be on air on major satellite and terrestrial TV stations; every Friday for 6 weeks, starting from October 1, 2010.
Speaking on Diamond Bank’s involvement in the project, the Head Corporate Communications of the bank; Charles Udoh noted that Naija Diamonds is part of the bank’s commitment towards giving unsung Nigerian heroes their pride of place in the annals of the country’s history. According to Udoh, the project is another platform through which Diamond Bank gives back to the society.
